Fennec Fox

The fennec fox is a small crepuscular fox native to the deserts of North Africa, ranging from Western Sahara to the Sinai Peninsula. Its most distinctive feature is its unusually large ears, which serve to dissipate heat and listen for underground prey. The fennec is the smallest species of fox.

Height: 7.9 in. (Adult)

Scientific name: Vulpes zerda

Trophic level: Omnivorous

Length: 12 – 16 in. (Adult, Without Tail)

Conservation status: Least Concern

Mass: 1.5 – 3.5 lbs (Adult)

Family: Canidae